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This Sq. was our First experience of Maputo since it was just few steps away from our Hotel(Maputo Hotel), so we visited there in the evening. it was a street concert there since we arrived on Maputo day(Nov 10).
the Sq. offers you few nice...More

It might perhaps not be worth a special trip to see independence square. It is good for a quick drive-by as part of an overall tour of the city. A quick photo opportunity and then drive on. Area can be a bit grubby.

"Independence Square" ("Praça da Independência", in Portuguese) represents the historical heart of Mozambique and a memorial to its National hero and first President, Mr. Samora Machel. Honoring his memory, his standing statue was placed at the center of "Independence Square" in 2011. It is surrounded...More

We passed by this square while walking to the iron house. It is very close to other attractions and nice to consider while going to the part “old city”. I wouldnt advise to go specially for there but its nice to include it in you...More

...this is not really an attraction !
You will pass this square probably anyway while in Maputo , but the square itself is neither beautiful nor interesting , though it is close to a few other attractions (casa de ferro, cathedral,...)

We came accross this by accident. However, after some reseach we were amazed to know that this was a famous tourist view point in Maputo. I feel this like country has a lot to offer, its just a matter of time before it become famous...More